How to Cover A Cake with Fondant- For A Beginner

[@ashleepate2155]

Awesome video! I am making a cake this weekend for my daughter's 10th birthday...this video was SO helpful!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

[@Shakarbakery]

Hope it turned out well!

[@fabulouspinkmk10]

I really like that you added the troubleshooting part into the video ;) Fantastic!!

[@Shakarbakery]

Sandra Montes thank you! glad it helped!

[@Shakarbakery]

Sandra Montes thank you so much! I'm still embarrassed at the awful quality of this video haha! if you watch my newer videos you'd see I've come a long way! thanks for watching! I hope you subscribed to my channel!

[@anitawhite4356]

Helpful! I've ever used fondant before. Thank you for good vid.

[@Shakarbakery]

+Anita White glad it helped!

[@hvnenv5515]

I watched your newer video and the quality is much better. But I still enjoyed this video. thanks

[@ritarockfoodies4670]

Wow! This is really a channel of acquiring knowledge.

[@Shakarbakery]

+Rita Emenike thank you!!

[@petrosteyn6934]

Thank you this was a great Tutorial.

[@Shakarbakery]

you're welcome! I have a more update version in my channel. check it out!

[@rosejanet4066]

I always have an issue with “crumb coat”. I always have crumbs and it takes a couple coats trying to get a smooth cake, but those damn crumbs are always making an appearance ! Excellent video, thank u for the tips!

[@Shakarbakery]

Hi! Thanks for the comment! I always had problems with buttercream and switched to ganache. I recommend you giving it a shot! I have videos on my channel for those too

[@rosejanet4066]

Shakar Bakery ......ohhh, excellent! I will definitely check it Out....thank you for tips too , I commented on the crumb factor before seeing your tips at the end! They were very helpful, I think I tried to crumb coat too soon......I will give the ganache a shot for sure! TY ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦. I am a sub BTW.....lol. 😍

[@janeskey5406]

thank you - excellent tutorial for a beginner like me :)

[@Shakarbakery]

you're welcome! glad it helped!

[@DebbieTaylorpdx]

Does the fondant taste very good? And what do you do with the part you cut off? Can you re-use it?

[@xxmamaxxable]

thank you so much! this really helped!!

[@Shakarbakery]

xxmamaxxable thanks!! glad to hear that! This video is such bad quality though, but it's good to head it's still helpful! did you check out my other tutorials?? Feel free to subscribe to my channel to stay up to date with videos!

[@helenumeh8134]

very helpful and thanks a lot for the trouble shooting part. 👍

[@Shakarbakery]

You're welcome!

[@dukealliefifi]

Great tutorial, thank you. Fondant has always scared me so I shied away from it. I'll give it a go.

[@Shakarbakery]

great!!! please check out my recent uploads. I filmed an updated version that is definitely better quality :)

[@dukealliefifi]

awesome, will do

[@jacobthreatt3070]

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[@isabellelance9887]

Great video and lovely music at the end! :)

[@Shakarbakery]

Isabelle Lance thanks so much! Please make sure to subscribe to my channel to stay up to date with my tutorials :)

[@christinajenkins9069]

I made a fondant cake for my daughters birthday. Its from a box mix and u added extra ingredients to make it dense for fondant. the only thing that happened was it started bulginging on the sides. As far as fondant...i make the mmf and add half a block of wiltons to that. mmf doesnt have the elasticity as good as the regular fondant, but adding mmf helps to taste good...and it was!

[@christinajenkins9069]

i think i added too much icing on the sides. what do u think?

[@Shakarbakery]

+Christina jenkins there could be many reasons it bulged. too much icing may definitely be the culprit! dry damming your cake tiers before filling. it could have also bulged because you had air in the cake. make sure you're pressing down on each layer of cake. I have a video tutorial on how to level and fill cakes. also, if you do have air in the cake you can insert a straw through the top of the cake and removing it to give an escape hole to the cake! you can cover the top with a topper

[@vulcanscorpio]

Corn starch is an ingredient in powdered sugar (otherwise the fine sugar dust will lump together from natural moisture). So using corn starch or powdered sugar is 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. The powdered sugar will of course add more sweetness.

[@littlebeauty2002]

I like powder sugar then cornstarch is because cornstarch of the fondant would taste sour and bitter

[@YummyBaking]

grt video m making my first fondant cake on dis sat ur video helped alot thanks

[@Shakarbakery]

Thank you! I hope it turned out well!

[@aperritt6135]

Thanks I will!!! :)

[@iyazmahmood]

little bit more light needed,that i can see what is happening,,thank you,,,

[@chanel2231]

Excellent!

[@Shakarbakery]

Richelle Richardson thank you!!

[@BerrySweetsStudio]

Loveee it Shar

[@Shakarbakery]

berry rabago thank you!

[@SuperTamig]

I make my own marshmallow fondant but I add the Wilton fondant to it I find it to taste better and comes out very pliable

[@neveenjo5398]

Thank you for sharing, i have a question, how long can i pe do this, i mean would it be fine if i make it 2 days before serving and kept it in fridge?wouldnt the fondant dry?

[@Shakarbakery]

The fondant won't dry 2 days before, but it also depends on the brand of fondant you use! The fondant will harden in the fridge, but will eventually soften as it comes back to room temperature. depending on your brand of fondant and your refrigerator, your fondant might sweat as it warms up to room temperature. to prevent this, you can place your cake in a box and cover the box with sarran wrap

[@Deebiijaer]

nice video... thanks Please tell, how to store a marshmallow fondant and for how many days. Which fondant is best to use.

[@Shakarbakery]

+Deepa Binu hi! You just need an air tight container. My favorite fondant is renshaw

[@aperritt6135]

Thanks so much for your video it has been immensely helpful. Thanks so much! You didn't answer one of the persons questions, and I have the same one. Can I use something else if I don't have the smoothers? Once again, Fabulous!!! I love your work. Thank you.

[@Shakarbakery]

Hi! Thank you! I didn't reply because for some odd reason youtube doesn't always have a reply button to some of the comments! You can use acetate plastic to get the smooth edge. They sell those at many art supply stores, or online. First use your hands, then the acetate. Smoothers are the best thing though!

[@aperritt6135]

Shakar BakeryCakes Thank you very much. You have been so very helpful! I'm not sure how well my cake is going to turn out because I don't have time to get any acetate plastic because it is a very last minute cake!!

[@Shakarbakery]

amelia perritt then get creative! Try cutting a cake board to a good size and wrapping it taut with sarran wrap. Add some crisco to the wrap to make it slide smoothly :) let me know of that works!

[@Shakarbakery]

a perritt you can find all the essential tools on my online shop shakarbakery.com/shop/

[@chatty28]

hi, can i have the ganache recipe that you use when covering a cake with fondant? i find that using buttercream for cakes does not go well here in my country since it's very hot and i don't have a nice ref to chill it... thanks

[@Shakarbakery]

Hi! I do a 1:1 ratio of chocolate to cream for dark chocolate. so for every pound, use 8 oz. if you're doing white chocolate you will need to do a 3:1 chocolate to cream ratio since white chocolate melts more. Make sure your chocolate is at least 72% cocoa, since the fat content affects the ganache. you then heat your cream to almost boil and pour over your chocolate. let it sit, then stir it in slowly until it is all incorporated. let it sit overnight before use :) hope that helps! if it doesn't you can google many recipes!

[@chatty28]

thank you so much! :)

[@toyinafolabi4528]

This is very helpful,thank you but my question is ,I only have one fondant smoother ,can I use something else to achieve sharp edge? Instead of buying another fondant smoother?

[@Shakarbakery]

You dont need to buy another one if you have another tool or item that works! Honestly after a few years I used my hands for most of my smoothing and only used the smoother as a final touch up. Btw I saw some fondant smothers at the 99 cent store. If you have one where you live go check it out!

[@toyinafolabi4528]

@@Shakarbakery thanks alot for your reply 🙏

[@yvetteperaza9709]

Hi! Where can I store a fondant cake? and how far in advance can I make it for an event? By the way I love your video :)

[@shamarravantilburg5882]

Hi, what can I use instead of smoothers, because I don't have any?

[@lindaspring7335]

I am making a mermaid tail and will be using my own regular homemade vanilla frosting. I then want to place small circles of green and blue colored fondant on the cake to resemble scales on the tail. Will this be alright? Or do I need a special frosting? I would like to use my own if possible.If not what kind do I use and what is the recipe? Thanks

[@Shakarbakery]

That's totally fine! you might have to wet the buttercream a little if it's a crusting cream so the fondant sticks to it better :) I usually use crisco behind my fondant as "glue"

[@MR-vq3es]

Nice video, Shakar Bakery! Can I know what kind of table is it called? and what material is it made of? It looks perfect for making cakes!! Thank you.

[@Shakarbakery]

thank you! you should watch some of my newer videos, they're much better quality! the table is stainless steel and I bought it from costco.com

[@Shakarbakery]

tachana dalger sorry for the late reply! KZbin is being difficult in letting me reply to everyone! Yes, you can definitely use fondant right after you've made it

[@Shakarbakery]

if you have powdered sugar and butter you can make your own buttercream. you have to have frosting or chocolate ganache under your fondant.

[@Shakarbakery]

***** hi! for some reason my initial comment to you never posted :( sorry for the delayed reply! You HAVE to place frosting under the fondant, otherwise the cake will look lumpy and it won't look as professional when you serve the slices

[@Ok-do7wl]

+Shakar Bakery so if i would have to frost the whole cake in order to use fondant? Im gonna try it this weekend for my daughters birthday. ( sorry for the ID name Im under my daughters youtube account)

[@Shakarbakery]

hi! yes that's what you have to do! I uploaded a new video on how to cover a cake with fondant. I use ganache in mine though

[@Ok-do7wl]

thanks

[@SuperTamig]

I've been doing cakes for a while on the side I get a lot of requests for them I am self taught when my children a little I started doing it 34 years ago I love fondant but I need to know before I place the fondant and frosting on the cake how do I get all the layers to be even

[@Shakarbakery]

Tami Gorman Hi! the only way to do that is by measuring with a ruler before cutting with a serrated knife. it takes practice!

[@calibunny626]

What are those 2 white flattening tools called?

[@Shakarbakery]

Hi! they are called smoothers :)

[@Shakarbakery]

Gabriela Mccoy you can find all essential tools to purchase here: shakarbakery.com/shop/

[@kaleenmorris2071]

Can you tell me if you freeze your cake before applying the buttercream. If not how to do prevent the cake from crumbling?

[@Shakarbakery]

+Kaleen Morris i keep it cold. First you have to add a crumb coat then place it in fridge then add the rest. I don't use Buttercream anymore though, I use chocolate ganache

[@rulatvipul]

Thank you very much

[@Shakarbakery]

you're welcome!

[@wishyandfaira42]

Oo!!!

[@anubha80]

Did you refrigerate the cake before putting fondant over it. I assume putting pressure might crush the cake?

[@Shakarbakery]

definitely cover it cold! whether you use buttercream or chocolate ganache make sure they are firm on the cake that way you can apply pressure. I have an updated version of this video!! check out my other videos :)

[@shaggy7599]

yum baby

[@tjbarker16]

hi im making an acoustic guitar cake for my grandpas birthday party and im not sure where to get the fondant and whether or not to put buttercream on the cake as a crumb coat before putting the fondant on what would you recommend?

[@Shakarbakery]

hi! most craft stores like Michaels or Joanns or even Walmart carry fondant. if you have time you can even order it online through amazon. you can always try to make marshmallow fondant yourself, too! as for crumb coat, you can do buttercream but I'm a supporter of chocolate ganache. make sure you do a thick layer and not just a Crumb coat...doesn't matter which you end up using. I have a video in my youtube on how to make chocolate ganache. good luck!

[@carlosrivera4514]

What is the best thickness for finding when being rolled out ?

[@Shakarbakery]

it depends on your cake design. sometimes I need to roll it thick since I have to sculpt designs on it. but a safe thickness is a quarter inch.

[@aries2013able]

Hi! Can I ask what those two things you used for smoothing. It looks like a brush for me lol. So I know what I'm going to tell when I buy. And how long you can store the fondant inside the fridge? Thank you

[@Shakarbakery]

hi! they're called fondant smoothers :) you can keep the cake in the fridge as long as your cake ingredients can last without rotting :)

[@aries2013able]

+Shakar Bakery thank you so much. God bless!

[@kaylakimball6578]

do you have to use buttercream frosting?...I do not like the taste of buttercream.

[@Shakarbakery]

Hi! No you don't have to use buttercream. If you don't like the taste of buttercream, maybe it's the recipe you are using? There are so many variations of it! The one I dislike immensely is the recipe that's mostly shortening. I do not use shortening in my buttercreams... it's 100% butter. I actually use chocolate ganache under my fondant instead of buttercream for stability issues :) hope this helps!

[@leigh-annfranetzki2985]

how long do i leave the buttercream out before i put the fondant on? and where would i leave the cake with the buttercream, the fridge or just room temp. ? pls reply asap xx making a bday cake for my sister and i don't want to let her down

[@Shakarbakery]

Leigh-Ann Franetzki Hi! so sorry for the delay! youtube wasn't allowing me to reply to some of the comments! the buttercream should be COLD before placing the fondant. once it is covered you can place it back in the fridge. depending on your ingredients in the buttercream you may leave it at room temp.I hope your cake turned out ok!!!

[@dianepenn89]

How do you keep the fondant from drying out and cracking?

[@Shakarbakery]

in general, if you're not using the fondant then keep it covered with saran wrap and place in an airtight container. if you mean on the cake itself, then it depends on your fondant! some brands work better than others. I make my own fondant and it's marshmallow based so it doesn't behave the same as store bought fondant. let me know if you have more questions!

[@bnailsify]

WHAT IS IT THAT YOU ARE USING TO SMOOTH THE CAKE?? AT THE BEGGINING?

[@Shakarbakery]

bnailsify Hi! sorry for the delay! My reply never went through. it's called a fondant smoother and you can buy it at any cake store or on amazon. let me know if you have any other questions and please subscribe to my channel :)

[@janiefontenelle4670]

do you need to apply anything to the cake before adding the fondant?

[@Shakarbakery]

yup! either a buttercream or chocolate ganache. I have a video on how to make the buttercream and another on how to apply ganache :) check it out on my youtube channel

[@meranajames9379]

Hi, I have used a thin layer of buttercream on a fruit cake and then cover with fondant, the cake is for use in three weeks. Can I leave it out, or freezing it until needed. Please advise. Thank you, I have learnt so much from your videos.

[@Shakarbakery]

Hi! Sorry for the late reply. KZbin wasnt letting me reply before to this comment! Fruit fillings are always a risk. If it's fresh fruit i would do the day before

[@Shakarbakery]

You can freeze the cake itself, but not filled and frosted. Nake sure you wrap the cake well before freezing!

[@brigittetorres8130]

Does it matter if I use a wooden rolling pin?

[@shadowhop5067]

No. as long as it has no holes or cracks and it is completely even. :)

[@clairesophia3569]

Hi! What is the reason why i have to make the fondate for the cake??

[@Shakarbakery]

what do you mean? why you have to make it yourself or why use fondant in general? I prefer to use store bought instead of making my own. as for using fondant, I find its a lot more stable

[@clairesophia3569]

I am sorry. My question wasn't clear. Yes Why use fondant in general??

[@lettybuckley8494]

I really enjoyed your video. do you have a recipe for your marshmellow fondant?

[@jenniferisthebest3443]

Go to MyCupcakeAddiction and write how to make marshmellow fondant. The you'll find the recipe. :) x

[@Shakarbakery]

Letty Buckley Hi! so sorry for the delay, youtube wasn't allowing me to reply to your comment! no clue why! If you google marshmallow fondant you will find dozens of recipes! I mix in some ready made fondant to make it more pliable :)

[@Eritrea10116]

What did the cake have on it before you put the fondant on? Just frosting?

[@Shakarbakery]

Hi! for this video I used buttercream under the cake. I did this since so many people are going to use buttercream. I actually only use chocolate ganache for my cakes!

[@Eritrea10116]

Shakar BakeryCakes Okay, thank you very much!

[@toshatrujillo7821]

Do you have to put any fronting before the fondunt or can you just use it plain

[@Shakarbakery]

Tosha Trujillo frosting is best since it will give you an even surface for the fondant, which will give you a smoother look! sorry for the delayed reply, youtube wasn't allowing me to reply to your comment!

[@toshatrujillo7821]

Ok thank you so much i will try it

[@alexismai13]

So when i covered my cake, smoothing out the top seems easy, but when i try to smooth out the sides, it always folds and wrinkles and then i just kinda give up XD What am i doing wrong? :/

[@Shakarbakery]

hi! are you adding a skirt to your fondant? this means you leave an excess amount around the cake when you drape it. you use the skirt to pull the fondant away from the cake as you smooth it down. I show how to do that in the video. it takes a bit of practice but you'll be able to do it!!

[@katrinagarcia8022]

do you chill your cakes before you add the fondant? I've always only covered my cakes in buttercream and I tried covering a cake in fondant after I put the buttercream and it just made a big ole mess😢

[@Shakarbakery]

definitely! make sure the Buttercream is cold and hard

[@katrinagarcia8022]

+Shakar Bakery awesome. thanks. but how would I get the fondant to stick if the buttercream is all firm?

[@Shakarbakery]

+Katrina Garcia it usually has a wet layer develop, and the fondant will be attracted to the natural humidity. I actually use chocolate ganache instead of buttercream and I use a brush to brush on a damp layer of water, or I apply shortening to help the fondant glue. you can use either method for Buttercream too (water will be a better choice). make it DAMP not wet

[@cindyyan9851]

Can you tell me what the piano music is at the end? Thanks.

[@Shakarbakery]

hi Cindy! biggest compliment ever :) it's my own composition!

[@cindyyan9851]

Wow! I'm learning how to play piano and was looking for easy music pieces! Lol! My neighbor was telling me she use fondant on her cake and I just googles it and your video came on. Is it an easy piece of music you created?

[@Shakarbakery]

hi! sorry for the delay in response. I guess you can say it is easy since I improvised it!

[@chanellrobinson448]

where can i find the rolling pin? And the smoother thing?

[@debbiejohnson5940]

You can buy them on Wilton's website or at Michael's.

[@Shakarbakery]

Chanell Robinson Here you go! I have all the tools you need on my online shop to purchase through Amazon: shakarbakery.com/shop/

[@Shakarbakery]

Debbie Johnson thank you for answering!! I have all of the essential tools on my website for purchase through Amazon right here: shakarbakery.com/shop/

[@almajessi1]

Does the cake have to be chilled??

[@Shakarbakery]

it doesn't have to be chilled for this part. I would actually recommend covering the cake not chilled, and then placing in the fridge. the reason for this is that when you chill a cake, it actually shrinks and then starts expanding as it warms up. so if you cover a chilled cake and then it comes to room temp at a party, it can cause potential disasters to your fondant.

[@mrnobody4599]

cake recipe and fondant icing recipe pls-ty

[@Shakarbakery]

Janey Krogh Hi! there are so many cake recipes online! it really is a whole trial and error to see which one works best for you! as for fondant, if you look up marshmallow fondant recipes you will find very easy ones to make! if you don't have marshmallow, I would recommend just using store bought fondant! good luck! let me know if you have further questions and don't forget to subscribe to my channel :)

[@TomiCupcake]

Do you have your own fondant recipe that's not marshmallow based?

[@Shakarbakery]

Hi! I have not yet come up with a non-marshmallow based fondant recipe, but it is in the works

[@Shellbell1201]

do you have a good fondant recipe ?

[@Shakarbakery]

Hi! sorry for the late reply, youtube didn't let me reply to your message before! I use a marshmallow based fondant recipe!

[@b-rock654]

What is the ideal thickness

[@Shakarbakery]

1/4"

[@laurielane4740]

Was it a two or three layer cake?

[@Shakarbakery]

Laurie Lane hi! sorry for the delayed reply! it was a 2 layer cake for this tutorial. I normally make 4"-5" tall cakes. let me know if you have any other questions! I will be posting more tutorials so please subscribe to my channel!

[@helenramsay4873]

can you refrigerate your cake after you apply the fondant?

[@Shakarbakery]

yes you can, but it will sweat once you remove it. some refrigerators give off too much condensation so your cake might get too wet. place fondant in the fridge overnight, then let it come to room temp and see how it behaves. sorry for the late reply, youtube wasn't letting me reply to your message before!

[@Hervinbalfour]

Shakar BakeryCakes I know this post is old but here is something I discovered when I was researching freezing fondant: rosebakes.com/can-freeze-fondant-decorated-cake/

[@Shakarbakery]

Hervin Balfour great! thanks for sharing

[@melissaroman9892]

Can you use flour

[@Shakarbakery]

hi! I answered this question previously. Let me paste: Hi! I am not sure I understand your question. Do you mean can you use flour to dust the table instead of corn starch? I don't advise it since flour has different properties than both corn starch and powdered sugar. I am not sure how safe raw flour would be to eat, so my answer is no.

[@melissadrinkwinebutt]

what is your fondant recipe ? ty

[@Shakarbakery]

hi! I use renshaw or Satin ice fondant

[@bucciarelli033]

Can I use flour??

[@Shakarbakery]

Hi! I am not sure I understand your question. Do you mean can you use flour to dust the table instead of corn starch? I don't advise it since flour has different properties than both corn starch and powdered sugar. I am not sure how safe raw flour would be to eat, so my answer is no.

[@frankchristycharity5222]

can eggs be used for a foundant

[@Shakarbakery]

frank christy charity eggs aren't necessary for fondant

[@frankchristycharity5222]

What are the necessary things that can be use for foundant?

[@Shakarbakery]

Marshmallow powdered sugar. Google marshmallow fondant recipe

[@frankchristycharity5222]

Thanks

[@kashabrown2692]

I am going to try and attempt to make my own birthday cake.... wish me luck. I'm not a baker....

[@Shakarbakery]

+Kasha Brown best of luck!!!!!! Let me know how it turns out

[@Shakarbakery]

+Kasha Brown good luck!!!

[@irenemason3830]

A pity the video was a little blurred

[@Shakarbakery]

it was one of my very first videos :) super old!

[@irenemason3830]

@@Shakarbakery Ok

[@monicahepler9864]

I don't know if you know you can see down your top.

[@Shakarbakery]

I didn't know that! I never noticed *hides face*

[@ashleydenielle6282]

thanks for that my dads cake for his 39 b - day. it is batman,

[@Shakarbakery]

Ashley Denielle very cool! if you'd like to share you can do so on my facebook page! I'd love to see!

[@Shakarbakery]

awesome! how did it turn out??

[@hannahbanana6138]

Just my Opinion

[@elidagarza270]

it's not blue it is turquoise 💙💙💙💗💗💗💖💕

[@loudhalertrue]

You covered the cake with fondant without mentioning what you used to stick the fondant to the marzipan.

[@Shakarbakery]

+loudhalertrue I use vegetable shortening or some water

[@djsarandos8138]

that's green

[@emunahshalomselah5124]

Seems like a lot of painstaking work to be done, only to have it devoured by a pack of wolves with a sweet tooth. lol Very nice end result aesthetically, though. With practice, how long would it actually take to get the fondant on there, smoothed out to perfection?

[@Shakarbakery]

DudleyMooreFan hi! sorry for the delayed response! I don't know how your question didn't show up until today! I can cover a 10" cake in less than 5 minutes with fondant. So with practice you get really, really fast :) let me know if you have further questions and don't forget to subscribe to my channel to keep up to date with my tutorials!

[@yeehaw1544]

instructions unclear Trump was born

[@Shakarbakery]

+shreckfan666 hahaha

[@joyantonettesyrimas3731]

Your video too far to watch i prefer watching in a close up view to see the out com.

[@Shakarbakery]

agreed! it was one of my very first you tube videos :) I didn't know what I was doing with videos